"Not until Stamp is better able to do it," the boy answered with a laugh. "But I'll do all I can."
"And so you didn't like Shadow Valley?" asked Will, as the boy made ready to proceed on his way.
"No, it's too gloomy for me. Hardly anyone lives there."
"Did you see that big mansion up there?" asked Grace.
"The one that rich man built, you mean? Yes, I passed near it a while ago. It's only about three miles from here. The grounds are pretty well in ruins now, but the house is good."
"See anything strange about it?" asked Will.
"Strange? What do you mean?"
"Oh, well, I mean—er—any tramps in it—or anything like that?"
"No, not a thing," and Jimmie looked curiously at his questioner. "Well, I must be going. No more muddy roads for me!"
The auto party took their places again, Betty succeeding Mollie at the wheel, and Will being promised a chance later. Then they started off.